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Child Abuse Prevention Month
Media Resources
Children’s Mental Health Social Media ImagesDownload zipHow We Prevent Child Abuse in Iowa (Video)View LinkHow We Prevent Child Abuse in Iowa InfographicDownload pdfPrint Media
Pinwheels for Prevention LogoDownload pngPoster – Words Every Child Needs to Hear (English)Download pdfPoster – Words Every Child Needs to Hear (Spanish)Download pdfConversations in the Car – Vehicle Hangtag (English)Download pdfConversations in the Car – Vehicle Hangtag (Spanish)Download pdfPoster – 25 Ways to be a Loving Parent (English)Download pdfPoster – 25 Ways to be a Loving Parent (Spanish)Download pdfChildren’s Mental Health PostcardDownload pdfChildren’s Mental Health BookmarkDownload pdfActivities
Pinwheel GardenDownload pdfPinwheel Coloring SheetDownload pdfMake Your Own PinwheelDownload pdfPrevious Campaign Content
CAP Month Sample Letter to the Editor (2017)Download FileCAP Month Newsletter Article (2017)Download FileCAP Month Sample Press Release (2017)Download FileCAP Month Proclamation (2017)Download FileCAP Month Children’s Mental Health Sample Talking Points (2019)Download FileCAP Month Proclamation (2019)Download FileCAP Month Sample Letter to the Editor (2019)Download FileCAP Month Sample Press Release (2019)Download File -
Child Abuse Data
Downloads
Sexual Abuse Cases (2016-2020)Download pdfPhysical Injury Cases (2016-2020)Download pdfIowa Demographic Data (2020)Download pdfIllegal Drug & Dangerous Substance Related Abuse Cases (2016-2020)Download pdfDenial Critical Care Cases (2016-2020)Download pdfChild Abuse by Age (2016-2020)Download pdfIowa Data: Child Abuse by County (2019)Download pdfIowa Data: Physical Injury Cases (2015-2019)Download pdfIowa Data: Child Abuse by Age (2015-2019)Download pdfIowa Data: Sexual Abuse and Sex Offender Cases (2015-2019)Download pdfIowa Data: Illegal Drug- and Dangerous Substance-Related Abuse Cases (2015-2019)Download pdfIowa Data: County Demographic Data Report (2019)Download pdf -
Mental Health
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FRIENDS National Center for Community-Based Child Abuse PreventionView LinkAmerican Psychology Association: Help CenterView LinkStop It Now: Get HelpView LinkDownloads
Six Components of Self CareDownload pdf -
Sexual Abuse
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Iowa Chapter of Children’s Advocacy CentersView LinkIowa Legislation Bill BookView LinkFRIENDS National Center for Community-Based Child Abuse PreventionView LinkHow We Prevent Child Abuse in Iowa (Video)View LinkMothers of Sexually Abused ChildrenView LinkRape Victim Advocacy ProgramView LinkNational Sexual Violence Resource CenterView LinkIowa Coalition Against Sexual AssaultView LinkStop It Now: Get HelpView LinkDarkness to Light: National Resources on Child Sexual AbuseView LinkWhat is Child Sexual Abuse (Spanish)View LinkIowa Sex Offender RegistryView LinkWhat is Child Abuse Under Iowa Law?View LinkThe Gazette Article: Sandusky Case Puts Emphasis on Adults’ Duty to Keep Kids SafeView LinkDownloads
Iowa Data: Child Abuse by County (2019)Download pdfIowa Data: Child Abuse by Age (2015-2019)Download pdfIowa Data: Sexual Abuse and Sex Offender Cases (2015-2019)Download pdfConnections Matter White Papers: Early Child CareDownload pdfIowa Sex Offender Quick ReferenceDownload pdfPreventing Child Sexual Abuse Within Youth-serving Organizations: Getting Started on Policies and ProceduresDownload pdfIncrease in Iowa Child Abuse Report (2013)Download pdfIowa Data: Child Abuse by Age (2014-2017)Download pdfIowa Data: Child Abuse Cases by County (2017)Download pdfIowa Data: Illegal Drug-Related Abuse Cases Report (2014-2017)Download pdfIowa Data: Sexual Abuse & Offender Cases Report (2013-2016)Download pdfDes Moines Register Article: Key Benefit From Grim Snadusky Sex Abuse Case: AwarenessDownload pdfDes Moines Register Article: Penn State Scandal Punishment Viewed as Solid Step in Combating Child Sex AbuseDownload pdf -
Physical Abuse
Links
FRIENDS National Center for Community-Based Child Abuse PreventionView LinkHow We Prevent Child Abuse in Iowa (Video)View LinkStop It Now: Get HelpView LinkWhat is Child Abuse Under Iowa Law?View LinkDownloads
Iowa Data: Child Abuse by County (2019)Download pdfIowa Data: Physical Injury Cases (2015-2019)Download pdfIowa Data: Child Abuse by Age (2015-2019)Download pdfIncrease in Iowa Child Abuse Report (2013)Download pdfIowa Data: Child Abuse by Age (2014-2017)Download pdfIowa Data: Child Abuse Cases by County (2017)Download pdfIowa Data: Illegal Drug-Related Abuse Cases Report (2014-2017)Download pdfIowa Data: Physical Injury Cases Report (2014-2017)Download pdf -
Adverse Childhood Experiences
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Iowa ACEs 360View LinkIowa ACEs ResearchView LinkCDC: ACEsView LinkNeurobiology of Stress ReportDownload pdfDownloads
Connections Matter White Papers: Early Child CareDownload pdfConnections Matter White Papers: EducationDownload pdfConnections Matter White Papers: FaithDownload pdfConnections Matter White Papers: HealthcareDownload pdfConnections Matter White Paper: WorkplaceDownload pdfConnections Matter BookletDownload pdfIowa ACEs 360 Executive SummaryDownload pdfIowa ACEs 360 ReportDownload pdfIowa’s Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Response to the Adverse Childhood Experiences StudyDownload pdfConnections Matter – A Response to ACEs Evaluation Report (2017)Download pdf -
Webinars
2020 Child Abuse Prevention Conference
Joyce Westphal: Impact of Parental Stress on the Social-Emotional Development of ChildrenView WebinarNick Leerhoff: Navigating Addiction Within the FamilyView WebinarRoxanne Riesberg: A Look into Iowa’s Child Welfare AgencyView WebinarGayle Luze: Relaxation Strategies for ChildrenView Webinar - Public Service Announcements
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Parents & Caregivers
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Centers for Disease Control Resources on Teen PregnancyView LinkIowa Chapter of Children’s Advocacy CentersView LinkFRIENDS National Center for Community-Based Child Abuse PreventionView LinkMothers of Sexually Abused ChildrenView LinkRape Victim Advocacy ProgramView LinkDepartment of EducationView LinkNational Sexual Violence Resource CenterView LinkIowa Coalition Against Sexual AssaultView LinkIowa Family Support Network: Early AccessView LinkChild Care Resource & ReferralView LinkParenting Articles: ExtensionView LinkBe There IowaView LinkParenting Way: Parent Education ClassesView LinkCDC: Essentials for Parenting Toddlers & PreschoolersView LinkCaregiving & Parenting ResourcesView LinkStop It Now: Get HelpView LinkDarkness to Light: National Resources on Child Sexual AbuseView LinkWhat is Child Sexual Abuse (Spanish)View LinkIowa Sex Offender RegistryView LinkTip Sheet: What Parents Need To Know When Selecting A Program For Their ChildView LinkDarkness to Light: Prevention in Your AreaView LinkWhat is Child Abuse Under Iowa Law?View LinkDownloads
Poster – Words Every Child Needs to Hear (English)Download PDFPoster – Words Every Child Needs to Hear (Spanish)Download PDFConversations in the Car – Vehicle Hangtag (English)Download PDFConversations in the Car – Vehicle Hangtag (Spanish)Download PDFPoster – 25 Ways to be a Loving Parent (English)Download PDFPoster – 25 Ways to be a Loving Parent (Spanish)Download PDFIowa Sex Offender Quick ReferenceDownload PDF -
Educators
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Iowa ACEs 360View LinkIowa ACEs ResearchView LinkRape Victim Advocacy ProgramView LinkDepartment of EducationView LinkNational Sexual Violence Resource CenterView LinkWhat is Child Sexual Abuse (Spanish)View LinkIowa Sex Offender RegistryView LinkDarkness to Light: Education & TrainingView LinkWhat is Child Abuse Under Iowa Law?View LinkDownloads
Iowa Data: Child Abuse by County (2019)Download PDFIowa Data: Physical Injury Cases (2015-2019)Download PDFIowa Data: Child Abuse by Age (2015-2019)Download PDFIowa Data: Sexual Abuse and Sex Offender Cases (2015-2019)Download PDFIowa Data: Illegal Drug- and Dangerous Substance-Related Abuse Cases (2015-2019)Download PDFIowa Data: County Demographic Data Report (2019)Download PDFIowa Sex Offender Quick ReferenceDownload PDFSocial Support for Families Participating in Prevention ProgramsDownload PDFIowa Data: Exposure to Dangerous Substances Report (2017)Download PDFIowa Data: Child Abuse by Age (2014-2017)Download PDFIowa Data: County Demographic Data Report (2017)Download PDFIowa Data: Child Abuse Cases by County (2017)Download PDFIowa Data: Illegal Drug-Related Abuse Cases Report (2014-2017)Download PDFIowa Data: Sexual Abuse & Offender Cases Report (2013-2016)Download PDFIowa Data: Physical Injury Cases Report (2014-2017)Download PDFMIECHV InfographicDownload PDF -
Professionals
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Iowa Chapter of Children’s Advocacy CentersView LinkFRIENDS National Center for Community-Based Child Abuse PreventionView LinkHow We Prevent Child Abuse in Iowa (Video)View LinkCDC: ACEsView LinkIowa Coalition Against Sexual AssaultView LinkDarkness to Light: Prevention in Your AreaView LinkWhat is Child Abuse Under Iowa Law?View LinkDownloads
PCA Iowa 2020 Annual ReportDownload PDFPCA Iowa 2019 Annual ReportDownload PDF2020 Legislative Priority: Mental Health FundingDownload PDF2020 Legislative Priority: Child and Family ResilienceDownload PDF2020 Legislative Priority: Sexual Abuse PreventionDownload PDF2020 Legislative Priority: Homeschool RegistrationDownload PDFIowa Data: Child Abuse by County (2019)Download PDFIowa Data: Physical Injury Cases (2015-2019)Download PDFIowa Data: Child Abuse by Age (2015-2019)Download PDFIowa Data: Sexual Abuse and Sex Offender Cases (2015-2019)Download PDFIowa Data: Illegal Drug- and Dangerous Substance-Related Abuse Cases (2015-2019)Download PDFIowa Data: County Demographic Data Report (2019)Download PDFConnections Matter White Papers: Early Child CareDownload PDFPCA Iowa 2018 Annual ReportDownload PDFIowa Sex Offender Quick ReferenceDownload PDFPreventing Child Sexual Abuse Within Youth-serving Organizations: Getting Started on Policies and ProceduresDownload PDFEvidence Based Practices for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (2014)Download PDFHow We Prevent Child Abuse in Iowa InfographicDownload PDFResiliency ReportDownload PDFNeurobiology of Stress ReportDownload PDFIowa Child Abuse Prevention Strategic PlanDownload PDFAnalysis of Family First Prevention Services Act and Implications for IowaDownload PDFIowa Child Maltreatment Prevention Strategic Plan (2017)Download PDFIowa Child Maltreatment Prevention Needs Assessment (2017)Download PDFIowa’s Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Response to the Adverse Childhood Experiences StudyDownload PDFChild Sexual Abuse Primary Prevention Strategies: A Literature ReviewDownload PDFSexual Abuse Prevention Task Force ReportDownload PDFConnections Matter – A Response to ACEs Evaluation Report (2017)Download PDFIncrease in Iowa Child Abuse Report (2013)Download PDFSocial Support for Families Participating in Prevention ProgramsDownload PDFIowa Data: Exposure to Dangerous Substances Report (2017)Download PDFIowa Data: Child Abuse by Age (2014-2017)Download PDFIowa Data: County Demographic Data Report (2017)Download PDFIowa Data: Child Abuse Cases by County (2017)Download PDFIowa Data: Illegal Drug-Related Abuse Cases Report (2014-2017)Download PDFIowa Data: Sexual Abuse & Offender Cases Report (2013-2016)Download PDFIowa Data: Physical Injury Cases Report (2014-2017)Download PDFMIECHV InfographicDownload PDFChild Sexual Abuse Prevention Education: A Comparative Report on Legislation in Seven StatesDownload PDFPCA Iowa 2017 Annual ReportDownload PDF -
Organizations
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Iowa Chapter of Children’s Advocacy CentersView LinkFRIENDS National Center for Community-Based Child Abuse PreventionView LinkHow We Prevent Child Abuse in Iowa (Video)View LinkCDC: ACEsView LinkIowa Coalition Against Sexual AssaultView LinkDarkness to Light: Prevention in Your AreaView LinkWhat is Child Abuse Under Iowa Law?View LinkDownloads
Speaking OutDownload PDFAdvocacy 101 – Updated Best PracticesDownload PDFPCA Iowa 2020 Annual ReportDownload PDFPCA Iowa 2019 Annual ReportDownload PDF2020 Legislative Priority: Mental Health FundingDownload PDF2020 Legislative Priority: Child and Family ResilienceDownload PDF2020 Legislative Priority: Sexual Abuse PreventionDownload PDF2020 Legislative Priority: Homeschool RegistrationDownload PDFIowa Data: Child Abuse by County (2019)Download PDFIowa Data: Physical Injury Cases (2015-2019)Download PDFIowa Data: Child Abuse by Age (2015-2019)Download PDFIowa Data: Sexual Abuse and Sex Offender Cases (2015-2019)Download PDFIowa Data: Illegal Drug- and Dangerous Substance-Related Abuse Cases (2015-2019)Download PDFIowa Data: County Demographic Data Report (2019)Download PDFConnections Matter White Papers: Early Child CareDownload PDFPCA Iowa 2018 Annual ReportDownload PDFIowa Sex Offender Quick ReferenceDownload PDFPreventing Child Sexual Abuse Within Youth-serving Organizations: Getting Started on Policies and ProceduresDownload PDFReview of Best Practices in Child Abuse Prevention (2014)Download PDFBest Practices for Social Support Programs (2014)Download PDFEvidence Based Practices for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (2014)Download PDFHow We Prevent Child Abuse in Iowa InfographicDownload PDFResiliency ReportDownload PDFNeurobiology of Stress ReportDownload PDFIowa Child Abuse Prevention Strategic PlanDownload PDFAnalysis of Family First Prevention Services Act and Implications for IowaDownload PDFIowa Child Maltreatment Prevention Strategic Plan (2017)Download PDFIowa Child Maltreatment Prevention Needs Assessment (2017)Download PDFIowa’s Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Response to the Adverse Childhood Experiences StudyDownload PDFChild Sexual Abuse Primary Prevention Strategies: A Literature ReviewDownload PDFSexual Abuse Prevention Task Force ReportDownload PDFConnections Matter – A Response to ACEs Evaluation Report (2017)Download PDFIncrease in Iowa Child Abuse Report (2013)Download PDFSocial Support for Families Participating in Prevention ProgramsDownload PDFIowa Data: Exposure to Dangerous Substances Report (2017)Download PDFIowa Data: Child Abuse by Age (2014-2017)Download PDFIowa Data: County Demographic Data Report (2017)Download PDFIowa Data: Child Abuse Cases by County (2017)Download PDFIowa Data: Illegal Drug-Related Abuse Cases Report (2014-2017)Download PDFIowa Data: Sexual Abuse & Offender Cases Report (2013-2016)Download PDFIowa Data: Physical Injury Cases Report (2014-2017)Download PDFMIECHV InfographicDownload PDFChild Sexual Abuse Prevention Education: A Comparative Report on Legislation in Seven StatesDownload PDFPCA Iowa 2017 Annual ReportDownload PDF -
Media
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DMU Article: Stopping the cycle of child abuseView LinkOttumwa Courier: National Fatherhood Initiative improves Wapello CountyView LinkIowa State Daily Article: KD Klassic raises money for Prevent Child Abuse IowaView LinkRadio Iowa Article: Prevent Child Abuse Iowa Celebrates 40 yearsView LinkIndependence Bulletin Journal Article: BDF Celebrates Great Childhoods for All Children in AprilView LinkFRIENDS National Center for Community-Based Child Abuse PreventionView LinkDownloads
PCA Iowa 2020 Annual ReportDownload PDFPSA: Social DistancingWatchPCA Iowa 2019 Annual ReportDownload PDFPCA Iowa 2018 Annual ReportDownload PDFDes Moines Register Article: Penn State Scandal Punishment Viewed as Solid Step in Combating Child Sex AbuseDownload PDFMIECHV InfographicDownload PDFPCA Iowa 2017 Annual ReportDownload PDF